tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post7267252774401392278..comments2024-03-22T00:56:41.164-04:00Comments on ~ The Feathered Nest ~: The precious gift of time ~The Feathered Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-63706770007388964582010-05-07T05:12:34.009-04:002010-05-07T05:12:34.009-04:00I am glad you are giving of your moments, in the e...I am glad you are giving of your moments, in the end, it is about love. Clara must give you some real joy, is she reaching for the glue and sissors yet? giggle...<br />Love<br />MarcieThe Rustic Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061053386942991282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-56320962314433389702010-05-06T22:54:17.319-04:002010-05-06T22:54:17.319-04:00Dawn, I have always been an overachiever, too and ...Dawn, I have always been an overachiever, too and now I am realizing that I can't do it all. PRIORITIES!!! I never had grandparents around when I was growing up, so I have spent much, much precious time with 3 yr old grandson. And now, there is his 9 month old little sister and although, it is physically hard on this old body, it is so worth it!<br />Congratulations on your realization!<br clustreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051844559805496406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-48234366115934500912010-05-06T09:50:21.798-04:002010-05-06T09:50:21.798-04:00Dawn, come on over to my blog to enter my give-awa...Dawn, come on over to my blog to enter my give-away for my 2nd blog anniversary! Hope you win.<br />QueenMarcy<br />mantle@piedmontcenter.com<br />www.queenmarcyoriginals.typepad.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-78610421793662347742010-05-06T00:22:11.925-04:002010-05-06T00:22:11.925-04:00I can so appreciate being stingy with time - guilt...I can so appreciate being stingy with time - guilty as well. But I find that I end up giving it away to help others and am always rewarded with precious gifts of memories in return. It's a trade off certainly but oh so worth it. I'm glad that you've found this with beautiful little Clara. Oh the memories you two will have...<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />"Her" and RomeoRomeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931122737257172540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-18792001130825761732010-05-05T23:50:57.454-04:002010-05-05T23:50:57.454-04:00love your little peat pot. I created some of your...love your little peat pot. I created some of your box-redux- so much fun.paperbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191114432315658259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-65544305935459005902010-05-05T23:23:12.082-04:002010-05-05T23:23:12.082-04:00Dawn, I love your peat pot babe! So sweet, and I k...Dawn, I love your peat pot babe! So sweet, and I keep wondering about the potential of peat pots...Hmmm...<br /><br />Spending time with your Clara will be one of your best memories later in life. I've been babysitter & part time mom for my sweet niece Diana for 15 years and it is the best thing that happened to me. I never had my own kids, so she is my kid! Our time together is so Rustique Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/00437687948857614576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-42113940664562944662010-05-05T20:58:33.121-04:002010-05-05T20:58:33.121-04:00Clara is a lucky little girl to have a grandma lik...Clara is a lucky little girl to have a grandma like you. I know she brings you so much joy and you will change her life by the time she spends with you!<br /><br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-84345158749534808092010-05-05T20:24:41.725-04:002010-05-05T20:24:41.725-04:00I use to be a "yes" and now I have becom...I use to be a "yes" and now I have become a too quick "no." your post inspires me to re-think what I may be missingMelonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01621556149689071004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-62404235132074908272010-05-05T19:08:42.223-04:002010-05-05T19:08:42.223-04:00HI Dawn
YOUR blog is just delightful..(:) hugs,Pa...HI Dawn<br /> YOUR blog is just delightful..(:) hugs,PattyAttic Clutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023839842783334031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-69717042453593869212010-05-05T15:18:47.957-04:002010-05-05T15:18:47.957-04:00Sweet Dawn,
thats the good thing about getting ol...Sweet Dawn, <br />thats the good thing about getting older, prising other things high,than we did before,--and what better time spend, than the one with our small loved ones,-even it does not leave us time for creating,being with them, it just gives the best here on earth---:LOVE---<br />I hope you will show us the new pea pot you will design for your your show,-<br />I`m sure it will be as sweetDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-48514920570597676192010-05-05T15:14:46.883-04:002010-05-05T15:14:46.883-04:00Hi Dawn!
Such an inspiring post with words of wisd...Hi Dawn!<br />Such an inspiring post with words of wisdom to share! How blessed you are to be making lifetime memories with your grandaughter! And you are right - every second is worth its weight in gold!<br />LynnLynn-Teacupstitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335356167438075401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-85773012940023106202010-05-05T14:53:04.642-04:002010-05-05T14:53:04.642-04:00Dawn.....You are so right, I have a 7 year old gra...Dawn.....You are so right, I have a 7 year old grandson and I have been fortunate enough to spend a great deal of time with him. I would not change that for the world!!! He has shown me how to be a child again, and to be delighted with everyday things.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />JoMy Grama's Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-82499111869059404722010-05-05T14:28:53.234-04:002010-05-05T14:28:53.234-04:00Dawn, you are so right! Treasure those little disr...Dawn, you are so right! Treasure those little disruptions to usual life, those are the ones that you will remember. My grandaughter Carli is going to be five on the 18th and I love it when she and I can find a day or just a few hours of togetherness ~ she loves to shop and is a girlie girl and when she comes to my shop she wants everything! I just love hearing her speak and love hearing her say ~Cottage Panachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714462146658632508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-80166814924932666102010-05-05T14:03:10.465-04:002010-05-05T14:03:10.465-04:00Dawn I thought of you while watching eagle nest an...Dawn I thought of you while watching eagle nest and maybe you would like to see this live webcam of an eagle and eggs..so cool...www.hornbyeagles.com/webcam.htm. I think she just hatched a baby...enjoy..sallychicroseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855063994089179369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-87150216852426534082010-05-05T13:13:48.419-04:002010-05-05T13:13:48.419-04:00As I am reading this, I am watchin two of my Grand...As I am reading this, I am watchin two of my Grandchildren! I love their smiles when they see me picking them up from preschool:) It is like no other feeling, the love of a Grandchild! Enjoy your day my friend!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-56107163998007557722010-05-05T12:35:33.871-04:002010-05-05T12:35:33.871-04:00Grandchildren are an amazing gift from God! I woul...Grandchildren are an amazing gift from God! I would not give a second of my time up for anything else. I am a single hard working woman with so much to do my head spins sometimes.Being with my amazing grandson is like my vacation.I dont get to do anything else but be with him.I am completely tired at the end of the day,and thats when he goes home.The time we have together has made us such a tightMs. Laura Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559717252061922708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-71973911463802253722010-05-05T12:14:36.047-04:002010-05-05T12:14:36.047-04:00Your relationship with Clara will grow even more a...Your relationship with Clara will grow even more and how special your time together. Savor every minute of it! I Love your new little peat pots, It is adorable!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and entering my giveaway. Best of luck dear friend!<br />LynnLynn Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986604913521696538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-77167823667056512592010-05-05T11:13:28.154-04:002010-05-05T11:13:28.154-04:00More of us need to take this stance - under and no...More of us need to take this stance - under and not overcommit. I do not have grands yet (girls are 14 & 16) and when the time comes, I'll be ready to spend some time with 'em. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-39784427249112112102010-05-05T09:51:58.679-04:002010-05-05T09:51:58.679-04:00Dear Dawn, I'd rather be with a child than wit...Dear Dawn, I'd rather be with a child than with any adult. You can see them discover things for the first time and share in the pure joy and fun of life. Clara is so blessed to have a Grandma that is willing to share her precious time. It's the best gift you'll ever give her, and one she'll never forget. Love, PennyAt Home in English Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392423042816108359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-53755799358818580492010-05-05T08:58:42.615-04:002010-05-05T08:58:42.615-04:00You are so right..isnt it wonderful that you are g...You are so right..isnt it wonderful that you are getting precious time with her?I take care of my 2yr old granddaughter 4 days a wk and we are doing so much together.We are watching quail outside..it is amazing what she is now learning.I am so close with her that I am a third parent. I had to grandmothers growing up. One kind of poor and another that I have handmade doll clothes,beautiful gifts. chicroseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855063994089179369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-50562358314474276592010-05-05T08:53:21.222-04:002010-05-05T08:53:21.222-04:00I know exactly what you mean, it's hard for me...I know exactly what you mean, it's hard for me to say no to people. But I'm getting better at it though:)<br /><br />Enjoy your time with Clara!<br /><br />LeannThe Old Parsonagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565689282935790616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-31599372950632645282010-05-05T08:47:52.225-04:002010-05-05T08:47:52.225-04:00Hi Dawn, I'd like to invite you to participate...Hi Dawn, I'd like to invite you to participate at my give away... I'm sure you'll like it!<br />Love, ChaniChanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971834151242690897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-66596084525534595052010-05-05T08:47:51.666-04:002010-05-05T08:47:51.666-04:00Hi Dawn, I'd like to invite you to participate...Hi Dawn, I'd like to invite you to participate at my give away... I'm sure you'll like it!<br />Love, ChaniChanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971834151242690897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-34939544815828600452010-05-05T08:06:50.304-04:002010-05-05T08:06:50.304-04:00PS: I'm stingy with my time too and under com...PS: I'm stingy with my time too and under commit. Choosing carefully - we owe ourselves that respect. Good for you!<br />DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-29410404215027967842010-05-05T08:06:09.847-04:002010-05-05T08:06:09.847-04:00Dawn, you're giving Clara such wonderful thing...Dawn, you're giving Clara such wonderful things that only a Gramma can give. And a relationship that she will always, always, always hold dear to her heart! Having lost both of my Grammas at an early age (I was tiny when 1 passed away and my other Gramma died when my father was only 14), I know how special that relationship is and how I missed all of that unconditional love. You two are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com